- Recall date:
- March 24, 2021
- Reason for recall:
- Other
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Company / Firm:
- Tun Hau Enterprises (Canada) Ltd.
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Possibly National
- Extent of the distribution:
- Retail
- Reference number:
- 14283
Recall details
Ottawa, March 24, 2021 – The food recall warning issued on March 12, 2021 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Tun Hau Enterprises (Canada) Ltd. is recalling Double Happiness brand Dried Apricot Seed Mix from the marketplace due to natural toxin amygdalin. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below it contains excessive amygdalin which may cause acute cyanide poisoning.
Recalled product
Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Double Happiness | Dried Apricot Seed Mix | 200 g | 6 26430 00016 0 | Best Before 30/12/2020 |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Apricot kernels naturally contain amygdalin, which can release cyanide after being eaten. The human body can eliminate small amounts of cyanide, but larger amounts can result in cyanide poisoning, which could lead to death.
Symptoms of cyanide poisoning include weakness and confusion, anxiety, restlessness, headache, nausea, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, seizures and cardiac arrest.
Background
This recall was triggered by CFIA test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.